- Qatar reveals 2026-2027 events calendar with more than 560 events
- Formula 1 returns to Lusail International Circuit
- FIFA U-17 World Cup brings international football to Qatar
- Art Basel Qatar included in cultural programme
- Visit Qatar app surpasses 230,000 users in 2026
Qatar’s 2026-2027 events calendar brings together more than 560 events, festivals and championships across sport, art and culture, entertainment, family experiences and outdoor activities. From Formula 1 at Lusail International Circuit to international football, contemporary art, live entertainment and food festivals, the programme offers visitors reasons to travel. Together these experiences form A World of Events in Qatar, a year-round programme that connects major international occasions with the country’s museums, galleries, dining scene, coastline and desert landscapes.
Formula 1 will return to Lusail International Circuit while the FIFA U-17 World Cup will bring international football to Qatar. Major tennis and padel championships will also attract leading athletes and spectators. The cultural programme will include Art Basel Qatar alongside exhibitions, concerts, festivals, entertainment and food experiences. Qatar’s compact geography makes it possible to combine several activities in one visit.
The calendar will extend beyond Doha encouraging visitors to explore different regions of the country. For the first time the Qatar International Food Festival will take place in Lusail City. In the north Al Shamal will draw on its maritime heritage while Brouq will showcase a natural landscape. Doha Outdoors will highlight outdoor activities during the cooler months. The Visit Qatar app surpassed 230,000 users in 2026 compared with approximately 105,000 in 2025.
Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, shared: “Qatar’s strength as a leading tourism destination lies not only in the diversity of experiences it offers, but in its exceptional ability to bring together world-class events, strategic partnerships and seamless experiences.”
